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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 425.22 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 425.22 and 192.18 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 425.22 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/425.22 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 425.22 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 81,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718.78/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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